FAQs
What is the main purpose of the Consultant, Product Architect role at Nationwide?
The main purpose of the Consultant, Product Architect role is to drive the technical quality, integrity, and evolution of the application portfolio supporting the commercial lines business solutions, ensuring alignment with business strategies and technology standards.
What key skills are required for this position?
The key skills required for this position include strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills; the ability to make technology strategy decisions; influence and relationship-building aptitude; knowledge of P&C commercial lines; strong technical skills with modern application architecture; and, preferably, experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Consultant, Product Architect?
The primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining systems architecture, contributing to strategies and roadmaps for commercial lines products, driving architecture best practices, identifying technical project risks, providing guidance for projects, ensuring technical quality and security, and establishing building codes and compliance standards.
What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?
Candidates are preferred to have eight to ten years of experience in a technology domain, with shown skills in multiple architectural domains, awareness of emerging technologies, and preferably, experience with cloud technologies.
Is there a specific educational background required for this position?
While not mandatory, an undergraduate degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred for this position.
Are technology certifications required for this role?
Technology certifications or designations are not required but are encouraged for candidates applying for this role.
What is the working environment like for this position?
The working environment is a normal office setting, and some travel may be required.
What kind of benefits does Nationwide offer for this position?
Nationwide offers an array of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, nine holidays, a 401(k) with company match, a company-paid pension plan, and business casual attire, among others.
What is the compensation grade for the Consultant, Product Architect role?
The compensation grade for the Consultant, Product Architect role is G5.
How does Nationwide promote inclusivity and diversity in its workplace?
Nationwide is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. They celebrate diversity and prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Who does this position report to?
The position reports to the Director or AVP, Chief Architect.